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If you missed any of the previous segments of “In Step with Lewis and Clark” you can listen to them here:
Syringa’s Return:
In the Lewis and Clark exhibit at the Idaho State Historical Museum in Boise, visitors will see Syringa, the Idaho State Flower. But this is no ordinary Syringa. This particular specimen was collected 200 years ago by Meriwether Lewis.
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"A Most Beautifull Bird:"
Meriwether Lewis was awed by the physical beauty and keen intellect of a common Idaho bird. Discover this bird species that Lewis uncovered and just what makes it so special.
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Mosquitoes!
These pesky little critters were just as bothersome to the Lewis & Clark expedition as they are to us today. At least we have mosquito repellent!
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The Value of Salmon
The Nez Perce Tribe's innovative Nature's Design Project strives to reintroduce salmon back into streams that once served as their traditional habitat.
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Climate - From Hot to Cold
Climate had a huge impact on the Lewis & Clark expedition. Find out more about why!
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The Essential Horse
Lewis & Clark admired the Nez Perce Tribe's spotted horses, later called Appaloosas, the Idaho State Horse. Elder Rosa Yearout and her husband are carefully breeding descendants of great Chief Ollokot's "Old Herd" to maintain their historic lineage
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Valuing Beaver
During the time of Lewis & Clark beaver were plentiful. Unfortunately, in some parts of Idaho that is no longer the case. Rancher Bill Davis is committed to bringing beaver back to his land.
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A Howling Wilderness
For Lewis & Clark wilderness was just a part of life. Today, it exists in sharply defined borders.
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A Language Lost and Found
Jason Walker, an Idaho State University student and Northwest Band of the Shoshone Nation tribal member, is committed to learning his Native language, inspired by linguist Dr. Chris Loether and Shoshoni elder Drusilla Gould.
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Grizzly – Fascination and Fear
Grizzlies are huge, smart and unpredictable. They both fascinated and intimidated Expedition members. Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologist Lauri Hanauska-Brown studies and respects these important animals, and loves her job.
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